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Community News: ‘Santa's Workshop' in full swing

Published: Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 7:51 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 7:51 a.m.

‘Santa's Workshop' in full swing

The Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County needs the community's help. Every year through the club's holiday gift program, "Santa's Workshop," new toys are donated then given to deserving children between the ages of 6 and 11. For many, this might be the only holiday gift they receive.

Almost 90 percent of the children in the club are on a free or reduced lunch program, and food is a concern during their extended break from school. Because of this, Lake Pointe Landing has made raising money for the club its Lake Pointe Landing Employee/Resident Holiday Project.

The goal is to send each family from the club home with a bag of food for the winter holiday break. The club estimates this to be about 125 families. With fundraising and financial contributions from Lake Pointe Landing staff and residents, club officials hope to be able to bulk purchase the food to pack each family an identical food bag.

On Nov. 2, Lake Pointe Landing hosted a chili lunch in the Bistro. The residents, staff and public raised $1,200 through donations to support the holiday gift program.

12 receive funds from Arts Council

The Arts Council of Henderson County has awarded $12,652 in grassroots funding to 12 local organizations. The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program is designed to provide a program or operating support for nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming.

A community panel evaluated 13 applications based on artistic quality, community impact, ability to plan and implement the project, and stability and fiscal responsibility of the organization. Grants were awarded in varying amounts from $500 to $2,052.

The Arts Council serves as the North Carolina Arts Council's Designated County Partner in awarding these sub-grants to local organizations for arts programs in Henderson County. The grants are designed to provide support for quality arts programs that reach and impact a broad cross-section of the county's citizens and youth.

"We are pleased to have two new arts organizations who will be receiving grassroots funding for the first time this year," said Patty Smyers, managing director of the Arts Council. "They are the So Dance Company of the Southside Dance Studio in Fletcher, and the new nonprofit, Storytelling Education & Arts Programs Inc."

For more information about the Grassroots Arts Program, contact the Arts Council of Henderson County at 828-693-8504 or acofhc@bellsouth.net. Visit the council online at acofhc.org.

City clerk earns her certification

Saluda City Clerk Monica R. Pace has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk, which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, IIMC President Brenda Cirtin said in a news release.

IIMC grants the CMC designation only to municipal clerks who complete demanding education requirements and who have a record of significant contributions to their local government, their community and state.

"On behalf of the IIMC Board of Directors, I am honored to endorse the conferring of CMC to Monica R. Pace, CMC of city of Saluda," Cirtin said. "We share your pride in this achievement, and we applaud your support of the role Monica plays in your city."

The IIMC, founded in 1947, has 10,300 members throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries. The mission of this global nonprofit corporation is to enhance the education opportunities and professional development of its diverse membership.

"In light of the speed and drastic nature of change these days, lifelong learning is not only desirable, it is necessary for all in local government to keep pace with growing demands and changing needs of the citizens we serve," Cirtin said. "Your city can take immense pride in Monica's educational accomplishments and achievement of this milestone."

<p>'Santa's Workshop' in full swing</p><p>The Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County needs the community's help. Every year through the club's holiday gift program, "Santa's Workshop," new toys are donated then given to deserving children between the ages of 6 and 11. For many, this might be the only holiday gift they receive.</p><p>Almost 90 percent of the children in the club are on a free or reduced lunch program, and food is a concern during their extended break from school. Because of this, Lake Pointe Landing has made raising money for the club its Lake Pointe Landing Employee/Resident Holiday Project. </p><p>The goal is to send each family from the club home with a bag of food for the winter holiday break. The club estimates this to be about 125 families. With fundraising and financial contributions from Lake Pointe Landing staff and residents, club officials hope to be able to bulk purchase the food to pack each family an identical food bag. </p><p>On Nov. 2, Lake Pointe Landing hosted a chili lunch in the Bistro. The residents, staff and public raised $1,200 through donations to support the holiday gift program.</p><p>12 receive funds from Arts Council</p><p>The Arts Council of Henderson County has awarded $12,652 in grassroots funding to 12 local organizations. The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program is designed to provide a program or operating support for nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming. </p><p>A community panel evaluated 13 applications based on artistic quality, community impact, ability to plan and implement the project, and stability and fiscal responsibility of the organization. Grants were awarded in varying amounts from $500 to $2,052.</p><p>The Arts Council serves as the North Carolina Arts Council's Designated County Partner in awarding these sub-grants to local organizations for arts programs in Henderson County. The grants are designed to provide support for quality arts programs that reach and impact a broad cross-section of the county's citizens and youth.</p><p>"We are pleased to have two new arts organizations who will be receiving grassroots funding for the first time this year," said Patty Smyers, managing director of the Arts Council. "They are the So Dance Company of the Southside Dance Studio in Fletcher, and the new nonprofit, Storytelling Education & Arts Programs Inc."</p><p>Other recipients include: Blue Ridge Community College Community Enrichment Department; Carolina Concert Choir; Center for Craft, Creativity and Design; Flat Rock Middle School; Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara; Hendersonville Chamber Music; Hendersonville Children's Choir; Hendersonville Chorale; Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra; and the Latino Advocacy Coalition.</p><p>For more information about the Grassroots Arts Program, contact the Arts Council of Henderson County at 828-693-8504 or acofhc@bellsouth.net. Visit the council online at acofhc.org. </p><p>City clerk earns her certification</p><p>Saluda City Clerk Monica R. Pace has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk, which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, IIMC President Brenda Cirtin said in a news release.</p><p>IIMC grants the CMC designation only to municipal clerks who complete demanding education requirements and who have a record of significant contributions to their local government, their community and state.</p><p>"On behalf of the IIMC Board of Directors, I am honored to endorse the conferring of CMC to Monica R. Pace, CMC of city of Saluda," Cirtin said. "We share your pride in this achievement, and we applaud your support of the role Monica plays in your city."</p><p>The IIMC, founded in 1947, has 10,300 members throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries. The mission of this global nonprofit corporation is to enhance the education opportunities and professional development of its diverse membership.</p><p>"In light of the speed and drastic nature of change these days, lifelong learning is not only desirable, it is necessary for all in local government to keep pace with growing demands and changing needs of the citizens we serve," Cirtin said. "Your city can take immense pride in Monica's educational accomplishments and achievement of this milestone."</p>